Thomas Barnet

Ipsen starts the year with robust growth

Ipsen has delivered a dynamic start to 2026, reporting revenue growth of 22.6% at constant exchange rates (17% on a reported basis). This performance was driven by its three core therapeutic areas.

23 April 2026 at 03:21 pm AEST

ABF to spin off Primark from food operations

The British conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) is set to split into two distinct entities, separating Primark from its food businesses. This decision, resulting from a comprehensive structural review announced in November 2025, aims to clarify its market positioning and improve transparency for investors. Upon the transaction's completion, shareholders will hold stakes in two separate publicly traded companies.

22 April 2026 at 05:33 pm AEST

French Analyst Ratings: Thales, Vallourec and Valneva in the Spotlight

Citi reviews French banking stocks, while Jefferies upgrades its price target for Vallourec and Goldman Sachs moves to a sell rating on Valneva.

22 April 2026 at 04:42 pm AEST

ABF to spin off Primark from food operations

British conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) is set to split into two distinct entities, separating Primark from its food businesses. This decision, resulting from a comprehensive structural review announced in November 2025, aims to clarify its market positioning and improve transparency for investors. Upon the transaction's completion, shareholders will hold stakes in two separate publicly traded companies.

21 April 2026 at 04:51 pm AEST

French Analyst Ratings: Mixed Fortunes for Kering, Safran, and STMicroelectronics

Jefferies has overhauled its aerospace recommendations, adopting a more cautious stance on civil aviation while highlighting renewed attractiveness in the defense sector following recent pullbacks. Safran has been downgraded as a result. Meanwhile, HSBC has lowered its rating on Kering.

21 April 2026 at 04:32 pm AEST

Weekly Earnings Calendar: Tesla, L'Oréal, Thales and Nestlé in Focus

Welcome to the corporate earnings calendar for the week of April 20 to 24, 2026. Key highlights this week include financial results from Tesla, L'Oréal, Nestlé, Boeing, Sanofi, and Intel.

20 April 2026 at 06:38 pm AEST

French Analyst Ratings: Doubts over Alstom, updates on Lumibird, Arkema and ST

To kick off the week, analysts are focusing on the struggling Alstom, employee benefits providers, and companies that reported earnings last week.

20 April 2026 at 04:40 pm AEST

European FCAS Fighter Program Hits New Deadlock

Mediation efforts aimed at breaking the stalemate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program have failed, Handelsblatt reported on Saturday. Despite this setback, high-level political intervention remains a possibility in an attempt to salvage a project weakened by deep industrial rifts.

20 April 2026 at 03:55 pm AEST

European FCAS fighter jet program hits another deadlock

Mediation efforts aimed at breaking the stalemate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program have failed, Handelsblatt reported on Saturday. Despite this setback, high-level political intervention remains a possibility in an attempt to rescue a project weakened by deep-seated industrial disagreements.

20 April 2026 at 03:21 pm AEST

Rubis weighs Puma Energy acquisition to fuel expansion, Bloomberg reports

French fuel distributor Rubis is exploring a potential acquisition of Trafigura subsidiary Puma Energy in a cash-and-stock deal, according to Bloomberg.

20 April 2026 at 03:09 pm AEST

Alstom's collapse could play into the hands of… Renault

The headline may seem provocative, but the logic is sound. The spectacular crash of Alstom during trading on Friday April 17, 2026-when the stock has lost a third of its value-might spare the Euronext Index Steering Committee a difficult decision in the coming weeks.

17 April 2026 at 11:27 pm AEST

Alstom's collapse could play into the hands of... Renault

The headline may seem provocative, but the logic is sound. The spectacular crash of Alstom during the April 17, 2026 session (with the stock shedding a third of its value!) might spare the Euronext Index Steering Committee a difficult decision in the coming weeks.

17 April 2026 at 10:48 pm AEST

Belron (Carglass) reportedly eyeing Amsterdam IPO with valuation over EUR30bn

Belron, the vehicle glass specialist owned by D'Ieteren and known for brands such as Carglass, Autoglass, and Safelite, is reportedly preparing an IPO in AMSTERDAM, with a valuation target of over EUR30bn, according to the Financial Times.

17 April 2026 at 05:37 pm AEST

French Analyst Ratings: Alstom under pressure, fresh support for STMicro

Alstom's profit warning is being heavily penalized by the market. Analysts are also adjusting their targets for Airbus and Pernod Ricard.

17 April 2026 at 04:28 pm AEST

Icade divests Marignan building and maintains 2026 targets

The real estate group has finalized the sale of the Marignan building on the Champs-Élysées for 402 million euros, a move aimed at strengthening its leverage ratios. Meanwhile, first-quarter activity saw a decline across both its office property and residential development divisions, amid persistent market headwinds.

17 April 2026 at 02:39 am AEST

Market Insight: Short selling, the bearish bet that divides the markets

Often accused of amplifying crises, yet sometimes hailed for its role as a market safeguard, short selling remains poorly understood by the general public. In France, it regularly resurfaces in the headlines during periods of stock market volatility.

17 April 2026 at 12:43 am AEST

Rising oil prices boost Maurel & Prom's revenues

The oil group has started the year with strong momentum, driven by favorable pricing and robust operational activity.

16 April 2026 at 05:36 pm AEST

TotalEnergies anticipates robust Q1 performance

TotalEnergies has released its customary quarterly market indicators ahead of its Q1 earnings report scheduled for April 29. Metrics are trending upwards, supported by a more favorable pricing environment.

16 April 2026 at 05:31 pm AEST

Progress in SFR Acquisition by the Bouygues, Orange and Iliad Trio

The consortium comprising Bouygues, Iliad and Orange is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire SFR, Altice's French subsidiary, according to Bloomberg, citing sources close to the matter.

16 April 2026 at 05:27 pm AEST

French Analyst Ratings: All Eyes on Hermès

Hermès' latest financial results have sparked a flurry of analyst activity. As the luxury powerhouse finally feels the pinch of a broader sector slowdown, price target downgrades are pouring in.

16 April 2026 at 04:57 pm AEST

TotalEnergies anticipates robust first-quarter performance

TotalEnergies has released its customary quarterly market indicators ahead of its Q1 earnings report scheduled for April 29. Metrics are trending upward, supported by a more favorable pricing environment.

16 April 2026 at 04:41 pm AEST